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The Honors College
Oak View Hall, Room 210
509 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester ,
MI
48309-4452
(location map)
(248) 370-4450
Fax: (248) 370-4479
hc@oakland.edu

Students
In the Honors College, you’ll gain a competitive edge with limitless leadership, research and academic opportunities. Offered through all majors, an honors’ education provides you with resources to develop your highest achievements within your field of study. And with help from an Honors College adviser, you can carve a pathway towards success.
The Honors College accepts high achieving students with an excellent academic record, including first-year students (high school applicants), transfer students and current Oakland students. They will join a community of students who are exceptional; students who are regularly accepted into the top three graduate schools of their choice.
Admission Information for 2023-2024 School Year
*(FYI: ONCE YOU ARE ADMITTED TO OU, ALL FURTHER COMMUNICATION WILL BE SENT TO YOUR OAKLAND EMAIL ACCOUNT)
In order to be accepted to The Honors College (HC), high school seniors must first apply to, and be accepted by, Oakland University. The Honors College accepts students throughout the year.
*UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALL HONORS COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS WILL BE ONLINE: SEE DETAILS BELOW TO REGISTER
Students who fall into either category below may be accepted to the Honors College by initially following two different paths.
Automatically Qualified Students who meet or exceed the minimum requirements:
As of now, admission for incoming freshmen is test optional for those with a *3.7 GPA or above
Students who automatically qualify will (approximately two weeks after being accepted to OU) receive a second email, welcoming them to The Honors College and containing links to...
"Activate their Net ID"
Once activated, students should accept their admittance into The Honors College by registering for a mandatory Honors College Information session. To do so, click on this registration LINK and sign in with your Net ID.
Once you are on the event page, scroll down to 2023 HC VIRTUAL INFO SESSION and click on the title to see all currently available dates
IGNORE the Restricted button (in the top right corner) and sign up for a session using the Register button (below each event).
- You will receive confirmation and reminder emails, with further details, sent to your OAKLAND EMAIL ADDRESS ONLY
*Students who meet the above GPA requirement, are not required to complete an Honors College application for admission.
**Following your Honors College Orientation, students are asked to complete our New Student Information Form.
Interested students who don’t quite meet the minimum requirements, may still apply if they meet the following criteria:
Those with a 3.30-3.69 GPA are warmly invited to apply. * Occasionally, an applicant may be asked to submit a test score.
*Students who fall into the above category must click here to complete the application form and, if approved, follow up by attending an HC Orientation. (*In order to fill out this form, you must already have been admitted to OU and have activated your OU email). The Honors College looks for students who display a willingness to pursue academic excellence and leadership opportunities. Applications will be considered on merit, including letters of recommendation, over all spread of grades, and answers to applicant questions.
Current OU students interested in The Honors College are required to have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and meet with an Honors College Advisor. A student may set up an advising appointment by calling (248) 370-4450.
Transfer Students
Oak View Hall is a dedicated Honors College facility on Oakland University’s main campus.
Admitted Honors College students, wishing to live in Oak View Hall, can submit a housing application for the 504-bed facility with freshmen expected to reside in the double style rooms while upper class students will have access to the private bedroom suites.
It includes such amenities as:
Double occupancy rooms with a private bathroom for occupants
Microwave and refrigerator
An lounge/study area on the main floor, including a printing station
Additional study and sky-box lounges on upper floors
Community kitchens
Laundry facilities throughout the building
Tilly's cafe and convenience store
*Oak View will not be the only housing utilized by the Honors College population, however, as students can also house either off campus or in a number of other housing facilities on campus.
HERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL WAYS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE HONORS COLLEGE
** To run for and serve on any of the HC E-boards, students must be in Good Standing in the HC (with a minimum3.5 GPA)HCSA (Honors College Student Association)
All HC students are automatically members of The Honors College Student Association (HCSA). HCSA hosts a variety of fun events each year for all Honors College students.
To keep up to date on HCSA events, go to Grizz Orgs and join the HCSA Student Organization.
To learn more, contact hcsa@oakland.edu
ECHO COGNITIO (Honors College Critical & Creative Society)
The Honors College Critical and Creative Society publishes OU student work in their journal, Echo Cognitio. They accept almost any form of written media including: poetry, short stories, screenplays, and research papers. And for those who don’t enjoy the thrill of writing, they also accept photography and other pieces of graphic art.
Please email your submission(s) and/or your questions to echocognitio@oakland.edu
FUTURE LEADER DOGS at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
All students are welcome to become members of Future Leader Dogs at Oakland University. This club selects students to raise puppies on campus for one year. The dogs will then return to Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester Hills, and train as a guide dog before serving the visually impaired.
Club members have the opportunity to help raise a puppy or look after a puppy during certain classes as a “campus buddy.” We also host fundraisers and socials throughout the year to raise awareness about the visually impaired community and the role of a guide dog.
For more information, please visit our website on GrizzOrgs, sign up to become a member, and email our Club President, Riley Druia (rdruia@oakland.edu), with any questions!